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Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
The Daily Pennsylvanian

In Photos: Penn men's basketball trumps Villanova in historic upset

Prior to this year, Penn men’s basketball hadn’t beaten a nationally ranked opponent since 2018, when it stunned then-No. 17 Villanova.

In an early-week victory eerily similar to that from five years ago, the Quakers pulled off another historic upset against their now-City 6 rival with a closely-fought 76-72 win over the Wildcats last Monday. See how The Daily Pennsylvanian photographers captured the excitement and energy surrounding the game, from tipoff to when fans stormed the court in celebration.

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